Time (NF song)

"Time"
Single by NF
from the album The Search
Released	July 12, 2019
Genre	Hip hop pop rap
Length	4:00 (album version) 3:50 (edit)
Label	NF Real Music Caroline
Songwriters	Nate Feuerstein Tommee Profitt
Producers	Profitt Feuerstein
NF singles chronology
"When I Grow Up" (2019) "Time" (2019) "Paid My Dues" (2019)
Music video
"Time" on YouTube

"Time" is a song by American rapper NF, released on July 12, 2019, as the fourth single from his fourth studio album, The Search (2019). The song is NF's second highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100 to date, peaking at number 41.

Composition

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The song opens with a violin instrumental. NF reflects on his relationship with his wife, which is characterized by misunderstandings and tensions.^[1] Nevertheless, he is still deeply in love with her and is trying to hold on to the relationship. He explains that he is willing to change, but will need to take time.^[2]

Charts

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Weekly charts [edit] Chart (2019) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[3] 38 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] 70 Ireland (IRMA)[5] 66 Lithuania (AGATA)[6] 37 New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[7] 12 Romania (Airplay 100)[8] 82 UK Singles (OCC)[9] 76 US Billboard Hot 100[10] 41 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] 19 US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[12] 9 US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[13] 7 US Rolling Stone Top 100[14] 34

Year-end charts [edit] Chart (2019) Position US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] 64 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[16] 45 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[17] 44

Certifications

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Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[18]	3× Platinum	210,000^‡
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[19]	Gold	20,000^‡
Canada (Music Canada)[20]	2× Platinum	160,000^‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[21]	Platinum	30,000^‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[22]	Silver	200,000^‡
United States (RIAA)[23]	2× Platinum	2,000,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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1. "Rapper NF Releases Passion-Filled New Hip-Hop Single "Time"". Elicit Magazine. July 24, 2019.
2. Darus, Alex (July 12, 2019). "NF turns back "Time" in heartbreaking new music video". Alternative Press. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
3. "NF – Time". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
4. "NF Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
5. "Irish-charts.com – Discography NF". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
6. "Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. August 16, 2019. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
7. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 29, 2019. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
8. "Airplay 100 – 22 decembrie 2019" (in Romanian). Kiss FM. December 22, 2019. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
9. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
10. "NF Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
11. "NF Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
12. "NF Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
13. "NF Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
14. "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. July 26, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
15. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
16. "Pop Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
17. "Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
18. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2025 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
19. "Brazilian single certifications – NF – Time" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
20. "Canadian single certifications – NF – Time". Music Canada. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
21. "New Zealand single certifications – NF – Time". Radioscope. Retrieved March 23, 2025. Type Time in the "Search:" field and press Enter.
22. "British single certifications – NF – Time". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved October 6, 2021.
23. "American single certifications – NF – Time". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 31, 2023.